USYF AZ FUTSAL

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THE FINEST FACILITIES AND THE BEST, MOST BALANCED FUTSAL COMPETITION IN THE VALLEY.  

Due to the size of the league and the factors above, expect up to 7 weeks to complete the season.  

**USYF AZ FUTSAL is the only competitive futsal league in Arizona sanctioned by US Soccer. 

 AZ FUTSAL LEAGUE RULES

Venues
AZ FUTSAL will use Inspire Courts, Gilbert AZ and more facilities to come.

Referees

Participating Teams
AZ FUTSAL is the only officially sanctioned and affilited USYF and US Soccer futsal league in AZ.

Age Divisions/Groups
Boys & Girls U8 - competitive youth, developmental and adult .  AZ FUTSAL reserves the right to drop or combine divisions or age groups.

Team Registration

Open soon!


Season Play 2017

TBD

IMPORTANT COACH INFORMATION
There is no coaching license to coach a team. Any adult who is registered with the team as a coach or manager can sit on the bench.  This is a great option for teams with outdoor coaches who want to take a break, but still want their teams to have fun and play.  There is no cost to register a coach.

Coaches with multiple teams
AZ FUTSAL will accommodate coaches with multiple teams by scheduling them with back-to-back games at the same facility as much as possible.  We have been very successful in the past, so we encourage you to split your outdoor teams into two futsal teams.

Game Scorecards
Before each game, a pre-printed game card will be available from the referees. The cards will be populated with player names and numbers. Please check the cards for accuracy and then hand them back to the referees before the game begins. At the end of each game, the referee will hand the bench coaches the completed game cards. The coaches are to sign the cards and in doing so, verify the score. The scores on the signed cards are official and will be entered into the standings.

Competition Format & Rules
Official futsal FIFA Rules and Regulations as stated under the Laws of The Game will be enforced.  Exceptions are noted below under House Rules.

House Rules to the Laws of the Game

1. Goalkeeper can not throw the ball into the opponent’s penalty arc
2. No scoring from kick-offs.
3. Goalkeeper can not drop kick or punt the ball.
4. No switching of benches between halves
5. Game length is two 24 minute halves

Important Changes to House Rules from previous years

League Fees

$550.00

Player Registration Fee

All players must be registered with USYF and releases signed by player/parent/guardian (P/P/G).  The fee is $10.00 per player and is completed on-line only.  When the team manager inputs a player into the roster, an e-mail is sent to P/P/G with instructions as to how to complete player registration.  There is no fee for managers, coaches, or assistant coaches, unless they are also players.

Player Cards

Players/Sister Teams/Double Rostering
1) A sister team is created from an outdoor team that split into two or more futsal teams. If you have a sister team in the league, you may borrow any amount of players from the sister team. 
2) Players may be double - rostered on non-sister teams with knowlege and permission from both coaches.

Pre-game Check-In
Rosters may be checked before games.  This is to assure that all players are registered and the league remains sanctioned by US Soccer.  Team managers are to carry the game cards with them for inspection before games.

Game Balls
AZ FUTSAL will provide all game balls.

Do not bring outdoor balls into the facilities.  They are not allowed for warm-up, only futsal balls are allowed.  Home team is responsible for providing a game quality ball.

Equipment
The wearing of shin pads will be mandatory for all players. Indoor, flat soled soccer shoes also must be worn.
  
Time Outs / Home Team Colors
Each team can call one 30 second time out per half
Home team is to wear white or lighter colors. If Home team complies and there is a conflict, the visiting team must change jerseys. If home team does not wear light/white and there is a conflict, home team must change jerseys. Visiting teams centers off first.
 
Forfeited Games
If a team fails to show for a scheduled match, the referee shall allow a 5 minute grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3 to 0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3 to 0 win for their opponent.

If the referee terminates a match for reasons other than an act of God or field conditions, the Gateway Competition Committee will decide the result of the match after hearing the official reason from the referee, and both coaches.

Teams forfeiting a match will not receive a refund on their registration fee.
Forfeited games are recorded as a 3 - 0 loss.

AZ FUTSAL point system and tiebreakers
The determination within the group standings is as follows:  
3 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss
Forfeited games are recorded as a 3 - 0 loss

Tiebreakers
1. Total Points
2. Goal Difference (max 7 per game)
3. Goals For
4. Head-To-Head

There are no awards given for winners of divisions

Ejections - Red Cards
If a player is ejected from a match, the player’s pass together with a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Gateway administrator by the referee.

The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the player shall not be permitted to play in the immediate next match.

The maximum penalty, after review by the Gateway Competition Committee, may result in the individual players or teams’ expulsion from the competition.

If a player is ejected from a match the referee will hold onto the player pass, document red card on the back of the score sheet and present it to the Gateway League administrator. The player will have his/her pass returned after a one game suspension.

Coach Ejections
If a coach is ejected from any match, a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the Gateway administrator by the referee.

The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the coach shall not be permitted to coach or remain on the player’s bench in the immediate next match.

The maximum penalty, after review by Gateway Competition Committee, may result in the individual coach or team’s expulsion from the League.
  
Games Cancelled by opponents
If an opponent cancels a game or does not show for the game, the other team may use the scheduled game time for their use. There are no refunds for games cancelled by opponents. If a team must cancel, call DFA as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Cancelling a game not only short-changes your team, but your scheduled opponent. Games cancelled by teams will not be rescheduled until the $75.00 reschedule fee is paid in full. 

Reschedules
There is a $75.00 reschedule fee.

Games cancelled by Facilities / DFA
We reserve the right to postpone or cancel games at any time for any reason such as bad weather or facility problems. DFA plays games in all weather and only cancels games if the facility cancels.  Cancellations are very rare events so teams should plan on playing.  If there are games cancelled, reschedules are not guaranteed and refunds for cancelled games will not be provided.

Referees 
If you have an interest in joining the DFA referee pool, please email us at info@deutscherfutsalacademy.com.  To be eligible for consideration, you must be licensed with US Soccer as an outdoor referee.

Additional Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding AZ FUTSAL, please feel free to contact us at usyfazfutsal@gmail.com.